Music has been hugely important to me over the past couple of years. It lifts me, keeps me moving and keeps me happy. I thought it'd be nice if we had a place to share music that means something to us, with others here.

So....if this works it will be a miracle.......

This song you may know. It is a big anthem here still. Some think it's a bit depressing, but I find it hugely uplifting.

What a cool idea, Music is also important in my life, along with watching dance, favorite show is "So You Think You Can Dance". A couple of movies I enjoy "August Rush" & "Song catcher" both with great music. Been watching for the last couple of weeks "Sing Off". So music & dance is a great therapy in my life. Bryan

Hi Bryan...I love watching that show! And Tonya, my love, I will check out your songs when I get back because I have to go and get ready in a minute. I'm sure they will be as lovely as you are.

Peter.....Y E S !!!!!!!!!!

Great song, I haven't heard it for a while. It's a perfect song for a NPF gruop christmas party I feel.....We should pick a time..the dance is pretty simple. Wouldn#t that just be so cool....everyone dancing at the same time!

You all make my day, week, month and year you know (everyone I know here). When i'm having a crisis, you sort my head out. I know I often talk cr*p, talk too much or just, well, talk, but, ......i'm not going to go on.

Good thread Gaz, good work with the link and hello! If you are looking for me later I am taking a bowl of popcorn over to Tonyas to watch Walk the Line. Tonya, I'll be the guy dressed up in black knocking at your door.

There are so many nice old classics in Rodgers and Hammersteins' "Oklahoma".
And if you're not done with your Christmas shopping and need a unique gift, click link two. There aren't many of these rigs to be found ...anyplace. This one a "barn find" from the Catskill Mountains.

Kathrynne, my mum also likes Opera, and I have spent many an evening in the past with my hands over my ears! I think as I get a bit older though, I like it a bit more. This is one that makes my mum smile. I hope it makes you smile too:

Hi all,I know I am meant to be being quiet, so I am on tiptoes. I couldn't resisit posting this for Tonya....I read about your 'loopy' dance. So crank this up girl, and go real loopy......i'll be right there with you!! Sorry it cuts off at the end, but the other videos looked a bit suspect, so i'm playing it safe...

Hi all,I know I am meant to be being quiet, so I am on tiptoes. I couldn't resisit posting this for Tonya....I read about your 'loopy' dance. So crank this up girl, and go real loopy......i'll be right there with you!! Sorry it cuts off at the end, but the other videos looked a bit suspect, so i'm playing it safe...

Hey...TEX! What is that saying about chrysalyses and butterflies? You are turning into a full blown rock chick in front of our eyes!

The first song, Don't stop believing, is very special to me. I think of my elder son whenever I hear it. His usual tastes in music are quite modern, club music etc. but ever since he has heard this tune he has loved it. If it ever comes on the radio, we hear the intro and look at each other. Then, we both know he will do it, he bursts into song for that first line 'Just a small town girl.....'

So thank you for sharing. And thank you for the poem, though as you can see, my self enforced absence is not being very well enforced!

Hey...TEX! What is that saying about chrysalyses and butterflies? You are turning into a full blown rock chick in front of our eyes!

The first song, Don't stop believing, is very special to me. I think of my elder son whenever I hear it. His usual tastes in music are quite modern, club music etc. but ever since he has heard this tune he has loved it. If it ever comes on the radio, we hear the intro and look at each other. Then, we both know he will do it, he bursts into song for that first line 'Just a small town girl.....'

So thank you for sharing. And thank you for the poem, though as you can see, my self enforced absence is not being very well enforced!

love yaGx

Hey Gaz,

Glad you're back! I would like to believe my little poem brought you back to us at 100%. But, I think JB's heart-tugging story did the job. Okay, maybe I need to take a writing class. Though, even if I did, I wouldn't be able to hold a candle to his talents. He's the man!!I think you're thinking of the word "metamorphisis" with the butterfly thing. Actually, I've always been a little bit country and a little bit rock-n-roll. I'm a girl of variety!

Sorry Tex, I just had to do this one also, it is better than the Chicken Dance one I posted, Gaz you better keep posting, you, Tex, & I believe it is JB & some others I can't remember right off that is the reason I keep visiting.